Bobby McFerrin Inspired Me
This past week my lovely wife (hereafter to be known simply as Lovely) took me to see Bobby McFerrin as a belated birthday present and my soul is still smiling from the experience! He is a fantastically talented man with
Bobby McFerrin Inspired Me
This past week my lovely wife (hereafter to be known simply as Lovely) took me to see Bobby McFerrin as a belated birthday present and my soul is still smiling from the experience! He is a fantastically talented man with
Sounds from Out West
Just this past week, a buddy of mine from Vancouver sent me 13 produced tracks he extracted from many hours of recordings he had of me from an open mic I frequented there. What an awesome birthday surprise! Here’s a
Sounds from Out West
Just this past week, a buddy of mine from Vancouver sent me 13 produced tracks he extracted from many hours of recordings he had of me from an open mic I frequented there. What an awesome birthday surprise! Here’s a
A Cold March Night in Toronto
It’s the end of March and it snowed last night. Oh, Canada. I was tricked into thinking Spring had arrived so I shaved my beard and then this! My face… it is so cold! So I burrowed myself into my
A Cold March Night in Toronto
It’s the end of March and it snowed last night. Oh, Canada. I was tricked into thinking Spring had arrived so I shaved my beard and then this! My face… it is so cold! So I burrowed myself into my
Spanish Fantasy for Harmonica
This morning I discovered a beautiful song written for chromatic harmonica and orchestra by renowned composer James Moody. This performance, in particular, is played by Jongseong Park along with an unknown orchestra. I found a couple of variations of this
Spanish Fantasy for Harmonica
This morning I discovered a beautiful song written for chromatic harmonica and orchestra by renowned composer James Moody. This performance, in particular, is played by Jongseong Park along with an unknown orchestra. I found a couple of variations of this
Harmonic Minor and a Bullwhip
This morning’s post has less to do with quality harmonica playing and more to do with the fact that snapping a bullwhip (actually, two bullwhips) while playing is a pretty impressive feat. Meet Adam Winrich. He says he has been
Harmonic Minor and a Bullwhip
This morning’s post has less to do with quality harmonica playing and more to do with the fact that snapping a bullwhip (actually, two bullwhips) while playing is a pretty impressive feat. Meet Adam Winrich. He says he has been
Daddy’s Got the Blues
I found this song through my harmonica friends over at Reddit. (Never been there? Go check it out! Those guys post some great harmonica links.) Daddy’s Got the Blues is a track off the Final Fantasy XIII soundtrack. I’m increasingly
Daddy’s Got the Blues
I found this song through my harmonica friends over at Reddit. (Never been there? Go check it out! Those guys post some great harmonica links.) Daddy’s Got the Blues is a track off the Final Fantasy XIII soundtrack. I’m increasingly
Muppet Show Blues
Why yes, there is a theme developing today. No, there’s no particular reason. One search leads to another and sometimes you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a puppet-and-harmonica feast. I came across this cover of the Muppet
Muppet Show Blues
Why yes, there is a theme developing today. No, there’s no particular reason. One search leads to another and sometimes you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a puppet-and-harmonica feast. I came across this cover of the Muppet
Country Dog Plays Happy Birthday
While we’re on the subject of puppets (see previous post), I might as well throw in this little Happy Birthday ditty being played by the Muppets’ Country Dog. Nothing spectacular about it, I suppose, except that it’s got a nice
Country Dog Plays Happy Birthday
While we’re on the subject of puppets (see previous post), I might as well throw in this little Happy Birthday ditty being played by the Muppets’ Country Dog. Nothing spectacular about it, I suppose, except that it’s got a nice
Howard Levy Channeled Through a Puppet
Today I came across an exhilarating piece by harmonica master, Howard Levy… sort of. The video, actually, is a puppet named Scat Dog “covering” one of Levy’s performances on Garrison Keillor’s radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. (If anyone knows
Howard Levy Channeled Through a Puppet
Today I came across an exhilarating piece by harmonica master, Howard Levy… sort of. The video, actually, is a puppet named Scat Dog “covering” one of Levy’s performances on Garrison Keillor’s radio show, A Prairie Home Companion. (If anyone knows
Three Irish Reels for St. Patrick
Happy St. Patrick’s day! Today I bring you a set of joyful reels (which I learned today is the name for a type of folk dance music) in honor of the patron Saint of the Emrald Isle. Harmonica pro, Brendan
Three Irish Reels for St. Patrick
Happy St. Patrick’s day! Today I bring you a set of joyful reels (which I learned today is the name for a type of folk dance music) in honor of the patron Saint of the Emrald Isle. Harmonica pro, Brendan
I am a One-Man Trio
This weekend I played around with recording loops in GarageBand and came up with this song tat my friend has, for some reason, dubbed “Uncle Parker”. Works for me. It’s not perfect, but there are some pretty cool moments in it.
I am a One-Man Trio
This weekend I played around with recording loops in GarageBand and came up with this song tat my friend has, for some reason, dubbed “Uncle Parker”. Works for me. It’s not perfect, but there are some pretty cool moments in it.
Today, It’s About a Shelf
It’s not always about the sound here on Harmonica Love Affair. Sometimes it’s about related things that may or may not have any direct effect on your playing. Today, it’s about a shelf. A wooden one, in fact. I came
Today, It’s About a Shelf
It’s not always about the sound here on Harmonica Love Affair. Sometimes it’s about related things that may or may not have any direct effect on your playing. Today, it’s about a shelf. A wooden one, in fact. I came
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